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SURFACE STAINING
The usual suspects for the surface staining of teeth are those lifestyle conditions such as eating spaghetti sauces,
curries, sweets, fruits and vegetables high on chromogens that are chemicals that can stick to and stain the tooth
enamel. Other chemicals such as Tannin found in tea and red wine can help chromogens attach to the enamel and
if the patient is not diligent in dental hygiene this can result in a buildup of plaque which discolours the teeth and
also results in a buildup of tartar which makes the teeth appear yellow. However fortunately this is the most
easily remedied cause and diligent dental cleaning will remove the surface contaminants leaving the teeth once
more shiny bright.